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What is confirmed

  • Bihar government will felicitate 168 meritorious students at Nek Samvad, Patna, on 9 September 2026 at 12 noon, awarding up to ₹2 lakh in cash prizes and ₹51,000 for a laptop.[1]

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Ceremony Details and Attendance

Scheduled for 12 noon on 9 September 2026, the Bihar Education Department will convene at Patna’s Nek Samvad to honour 168 meritorious students who secured positions on the BSEB topper lists for the 2026 Intermediate and Matriculation examinations. Students, alongside family members, are expected to be present for the formal felicitation of achievements.[1]

Cash Prizes and Laptop Incentive

The state will award cash prizes based on rank: ₹2 lakh for first place, ₹1.5 lakh for second, ₹1 lakh for third, ₹30,000 for fourth and fifth positions in the Intermediate exam, and ₹20,000 for fourth through tenth positions in the Matriculation exam. In addition, every recipient will receive ₹51,000 to purchase a laptop, irrespective of their specific rank.[1]

Leadership and Government Objectives

The event will be chaired by Minister for Education Mithilesh Tiwari, with Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav as distinguished guests. The programme is part of Bihar’s broader initiative to recognise academic excellence and provide tangible support—through both monetary rewards and technology—so that high‑performing students can further their education.[1]

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